Interesting to read. Thanks for the review and the great photos (nice Evangelion figurine). I would like to hear these in-person some day.

That case is butt • ass • ugly. But with compression molding, an array of elastic cargo straps, and a custom fit, I would not be surprised if it was the best case in the business.
I really don't like looking at it though. Not even a little.

thanks guys.
you dont like the case? I think is nice looking, and def. it can protect the headphone from a major beat up. those sets of elastic straps can be removed and left a soft red interior, is like velcro, with those removed I can put my ipod there, fits OK.

It unquestionably looks like a very capable case for the reasons you (and I) have stated. It also looks like Cobra-La* technology. Simulated reptile texture? Ribs? Completely frivolous and off-putting design cue if you ask me.
* Yeah, I'm in my 30s.

Maybe they were trying so simulate the design of the EVA units.
I watched GI Joe after school all the time.

Nice review James. Looks like we're both mostly on the same page concerning the M-80

Awesome review!
I am so tempted...

^ wait for the other guys to post them and lets see if we all agree. then get one lol.